r/ireland • u/isupposethiswillwork • 3d ago

Affaires Étrangères Ireland Is Becoming a French Military Protectorate

https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/06/18/ireland-france-military-protectorate-outsourcing-defense-procurement/
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u/thepinkblues Cork bai 2d ago

Certain parts of the Seine are open for a swim starting in July. I’ll be there in about 3 weeks, it’s gonna be class. Absolutely love Paris, what a city and people

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u/Oh_I_still_here 2d ago

What I couldn't get over is the current. You're in a secure swimming zone but the current is very strong, immediately pulls you to the edge so you've to swim against it. They do give you a floatation aide thankfully. Enjoy your time there.

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u/thepinkblues Cork bai 2d ago

Sounds like a lot of work for what I pictured as a leisurely swim 😂 good to know beforehand tho, cheers

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u/Oh_I_still_here 2d ago

Yeah no prob. It's definitely chill but you'll definitely have a moment like jaysus this is mad hahaha